2008 Grand Rapids Rampage Roster
Team Record: 6-10
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Conference Championship
Coach: Steve Thonn (6-10)
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Attendance: 57,516, Avg. 7,190 in 8 home dates
2008 Grand Rapids Rampage Results
The Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League ended the 2008 season with a record of 6 wins and 10 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Rampage piled up points with 952 points, but the leaky defense conceded 968. James MacPherson triggered the aerial attack, throwing for 3,970 yards. Kenny Higgins paced the receiving corps, catching 111 passes for 1,525 yards.
James MacPherson rushed for a team-best 115 yards for Grand Rapids, and Adrian McPherson additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Ahmad Hawkins intercepted 5 errant tosses from the opposition. Michael McFadden topped the defensive unit with 4 sacks.
Steve Thonn coached the team. The 2008 Grand Rapids Rampage lost in the Conference Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahim Abdullah | DL | March 22, 1976 | 6'5" | 233 | Clemson | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Donovan Arp | OL/DL | January 12, 1978 | 6'3" | 285 | Louisville | Murray, UT |
| Whitney Bell | FB | December 28, 1981 | 6'2" | 270 | Ferris State (MI) | Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
| Ryan Bowers | WR/DB | August 6, 1980 | 6'1" | 210 | Presbyterian (SC) | Evans, GA |
| Terrell Browden | FB/LB | January 12, 1982 | 6'3" | 265 | Southern Mississippi | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Ronald Dillon | WR/DB | December 16, 1982 | 5'11" | 215 | Alabama State | |
| John Fitzgerald | QB | April 14, 1975 | 6'4" | 230 | Tulsa | Seminole, OK |
| George Gause | DL | June 20, 1982 | 6'5" | 300 | South Carolina | Conway, SC |
| Brenden Givan | DL | May 8, 1980 | 6'2" | 252 | Stillman College (AL) | Birmingham, AL |
| Gabriel Gonzalez | DL | May 29, 1983 | 6'1" | 310 | Akron | Elizabeth, NJ |
| Brian Gowins | K | June 3, 1976 | 5'9" | 174 | Northwestern | Birmingham, AL USA |
| Greg Green | DL | July 2, 1984 | 6'3" | 280 | Jacksonville State | Wedowee, AL |
| Roc Haith | DB | August 8, 1980 | 5'11" | 190 | Liberty | Washington, DC |
| Ahmad Hawkins | DB | December 10, 1978 | 5'10" | 195 | Virginia | Hampton, VA |
| Lyndell Hawkins | FB/LB | October 31, 1981 | 6'0" | 305 | Fresno State | Tracy, CA |
| Kenny Higgins | WR | September 21, 1982 | 6'1" | 187 | Toledo | Long Beach, CA |
| Anthony Hines | WR | March 22, 1978 | 6'0" | 215 | Winston-Salem State (NC) | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Jason Holman | OL/DL | April 28, 1983 | 6'2" | 305 | Winston-Salem State (NC) | Buchanan, VA |
| Eric Houle | K | November 2, 1981 | 5'8" | 190 | Saginaw Valley State (MI) | Flint, MI |
| Reggie Jiles | OL | January 14, 1980 | 6'6" | 350 | Miles College (AL) | Birmingham, AL |
| Chris Johnson | WR | November 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 200 | Georgia Southern | Americus, GA |
| Tom Johnson | DL | August 30, 1984 | 6'3" | 288 | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC; Southern Mississippi | Moss Point, MS |
| Alan Krutulis | FB | December 9, 1982 | 6'0" | 280 | West Virginia Wesleyan | Washington, NJ |
| Jermaine Lewis | WR/LB | November 1, 1979 | 6'4" | 230 | Western Michigan | Waukegan, IL |
| James MacPherson | QB | September 2, 1980 | 6'2" | 197 | Wake Forest | Tucson, AZ |
| Cole Magner | WR | November 11, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Bowling Green | Palmer, AK |
| Chris Martin | DB | September 18, 1976 | 5'11" | 190 | Washington State | Brooklyn, NY |
| Michael McFadden | FB/LB | May 14, 1984 | 6'0" | 255 | Grand Valley State (MI) | Saginaw, MI |
| Adrian McPherson | QB | May 8, 1983 | 6'3" | 220 | Florida State | Bradenton, FL |
| John Mohring | LB | August 31, 1984 | 6'1" | 225 | Georgia Southern | Naples, FL |
| Leif Murphy | OL | October 23, 1979 | 6'3" | 275 | North Dakota State | Spring Lake Park, MN |
| Raheem Orr | DL | November 8, 1980 | 6'3" | 258 | Rutgers | Elizabeth, NJ USA |
| DeVonte Peterson | DL | April 1, 1978 | 6'2" | 275 | Catawba (NC) | Fort Bragg, NC |
| Bryan Ray | DL | March 9, 1978 | 6'3" | 285 | Wake Forest | Wheaton, MD |
| Chris Ryan | FB/LB | March 9, 1973 | 6'1" | 325 | Clark Atlanta (GA) | Lake Charles, LA |
| John Sewell | OL | July 26, 1981 | 6'2" | 315 | Nebraska | Lincoln, NE |
| Nick Steitz | OL | August 18, 1982 | 6'3" | 306 | Oregon | Los Banos, CA |
| Fitu Tu'ua | OL | August 29, 1981 | 6'6" | 350 | Fresno State | Oceanside, CA |
| Larry Turner | OL | March 8, 1982 | 6'2" | 290 | East. Kentucky | Huber Heights, OH USA |
| Zach Ville | DL | April 24, 1982 | 6'1" | 300 | Missouri | Miami, FL |
| Ronnie Washburn | DL | July 15, 1973 | 6'2" | 275 | Livingstone College (NC) | Forest City, NC |
| TJ Watkins | OL/DL | October 3, 1978 | 6'5" | 320 | Clemson | North Augusta, SC |
